Several projects along the Saranac River section of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will impact access for paddlers and other users this fall. The projects include construction on Casey Road, a dam removal near Indian Rapids and a fish ladder being installed at Imperial Mills Dam. Also, both the traditional Union Falls Dam portage … Read more
State Police arrested 72 year old Bruce Cameron of Lake Clear for menacing and criminal possession of weapon. Authorities went to the area of Saint Regis Carry Road for a menacing complaint. An investigation determined Cameron was acting erratically and verbally harassing people. Cameron picked up a chainsaw, started it, revved it up, and was … Read more
39 year old John Anderson of Keeseville was issued a criminal summons Aug. 28 by the Essex County Sheriff’s Department after they received notification from the Essex County Department of Social Services of an alleged incident of welfare fraud they uncovered during an investigation. Anderson allegedly falsely reported his household income to them, which resulted … Read more
The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program is hosting a free webinar on how climate change could make the Adirondacks more hospitable to invasive species. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports “Invasive Species in a Changing Climate” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
The free state-funded, county-operated Route 73 shuttle system will return to serve hikers and leaf peepers for its third year on Sept. 23, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 9, reports the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, to help accommodate the higher traffic for the fall season.
With a drive to Plattsburgh, you can get to Florida soon, as a new air service will begin flying from Plattsburgh to Orlando, Fla. at the end of November. The additional air service from Breeze Airways is expected to be a welcome sight for local travelers as they’ll be offered inexpensive flights, cheap parking and … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake is preparing to launch a six-month pilot program with the ridesharing app Uber to pay for half the fare of rides for villagers who meet income, disability or age qualifications. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the village would provide monthly vouchers to pay for 50% of ride costs for … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Tri-Lakes Business Expo at the newly renovated Saranac Lake Civic Center on Thursday, September 28. The expo will be open to the public from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. All business types are invited to register, and the chamber invites businesses throughout the tri-lakes region … Read more
A motorcyclist was critically injured after being hit by a car on Route 9N Sept. 11. EMS responded to the intersection of Route 9N and Route 73 at about 4:10 p.m. Monday for reports of a collision with severe injuries. 57 year old Lynn P. Dewalt of Keene was traveling northbound on Route 9N when … Read more
A harmful algal bloom discovered in Upper Saranac Lake last week has now dissipated. The bloom was one of several identified throughout the Adirondacks following a bout of unseasonably warm weather. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the blue-green algae, was first reported on Sept. 4 and reported again on Sept. 5. It mostly dissipated by … Read more